Optional Software Modules
The AlignMeter system is offered as a complete package of hardware and software configuration. Measurement data is being captured and displayed in real-time. There are numerous applications where there is a need to integrate the measured data directly into another application program. The following software tools enable this operation:RS232 Link to another port (or another computer)
The RS232 link for serial data transmission is already embedded into the AlignMeter software. One can use it in order to transmit data to another serial port in the same computer or to another computer. Some simple definitions of the link setup parameters in the AlignMeter application program, as well as in the receiving port at the receiving application program, are required. Also, a null modem cable should be connected between these two ports. Several application programs like LabView or LabWindows enable a simple activation of RS232 link for capturing data.
DLL's (Dynamic Link Libraries for Windows Applications)
The DLL's main functionality is for a "closed loop" type application, in cases where it is needed to use the AlignMeter system hardware in order to control other devices.A set of libraries to be called from a Windows application program is offered. The output of these libraries is the position, angle and power measurements.
There are two DLL versions for MS VISUAL C++ 6.0 (32 bit application):
DOSPOT32 – Activates only the AlignMeter ISA card type system, namely for model: ALIGNLL.
- The output parameters are: Position X (µm), Position Y (µm), Power1 (mW), Angle X ( mRad), Angle Y (mRad), Power2 (mW).
- The output parameters are: Position X (µm), Position Y (µm), Power1 (mW), Angle X (mRad), Angle Y (mRad), Power2 (mW).
